Childminder in Milton Keynes

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 April 2018 Not applicable

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 Children quickly develop exceptionally strong and trusting bonds with the childminder. Babies wrap their arms around her while they are being cuddled. Older children run over to her to show her what they have found in the garden. Parents say that their children talk about the childminder with affection.  The childminder uses accurate information to identify focused next steps in children's learning. This contributes to the rapid progress children make in their learning and development.  The highly motivated childminder embraces opportunities to enhance her professional development. She has recently gained an additional relevant qualification, assisting her to deepen her understanding of how children learn and develop.  The childminder works very closely with her co-childminders to plan activities and outings that children remember. Children enthusiastically sow seeds in the garden and confidently recall the steps they took to carry out the task. This helps to trigger further

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This provision is outstanding

opportunities to learn about the world around them.  From an early age, babies are encouraged to explore their environment. The childminder confidently involves them in activities with the older children. Babies splash their hands in a shallow tray of water while older children enthusiastically talk about creatures they may find in the sea.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 consider ways to use even more exceptionally exciting activities that immerse children in the highest level of learning to help consolidate their already rapid progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector watched activities indoors and in the garden. She spoke with the childminder, her co-childminders and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at evidence for the suitability of the childminder, co-childminders and other household members.  The inspector looked at a range of documents including children's assessments, attendance records and planning material.  The inspector took into account the views of parents spoken to on the day and those written in letters and emails.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder confidently follows the robust procedures she has put in place to protect children and knows how to report any concerns about children's welfare. The childminder has high expectations of herself and her co-childminders. Together they thoroughly evaluate the quality of care and education to help them continually improve. The childminder values feedback from parents and other professionals, such as reception class teachers. She sets action plans with her co- childminders and reviews the effectiveness of any changes made. The childminder regularly meets with her co-childminders to discuss children's progress, helping to ensure children receive consistently excellent care and education.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder knows the children exceptionally well. She captures their interests, helping to expand their learning to the highest level. The childminder confidently adapts teaching to incorporate challenges for all children. She gives them time to experiment on their own, helping them consolidate their learning. For example, children work out for themselves how to collect small beads from a water tray. The childminder encourages them to estimate how many they have collected before they check their answer. This helps to strengthen their mathematical and problem-solving skills. The childminder listens to what children tell her. She encourages young children to use adjectives to help enhance their rapidly developing use of language. The childminder plans to further expand the range of exciting activities she already provides.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children enjoy the company of others and quickly form strong friendships. They talk about children who are absent, pointing to their artwork on the wall while asking the childminder where they are. From an early age, children rapidly develop skills to help promote independence. They persevere as they try to put on their shoes without help and use age- appropriate cutlery confidently. Children behave exceptionally well. They understand the simple rules set by the childminder and her co-childminders. Children are very considerate to others. They share equipment and toys without hesitation and show empathy towards those who are upset. Children feel tremendously secure in the childminder's care. She ensures she maintains consistent routines established at home, such as sleep times, weaning and toilet training.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

From a very early age, children become independent and enthusiastic learners. They show a passion for books, embrace opportunities to experiment and solve problems, and confidently manage age-appropriate risks. Children quickly learn to recognise and sound out letters, and begin to write their names. The inquisitive children ask questions about the world around them, helping them gain a deep understanding of how things work. Children rapidly acquire the skills they need in preparation for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY498224 Local authority Central Bedfordshire Inspection number 1039846 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2016 and provides care from her co-childminder's house in Woburn Sands. The childminder works with two co-childminders. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5pm on Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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